Rebranded Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe, photo courtesy of El Sureste
Royal Uno Now A Hilton…
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Jaguar Park Fire in Tulum
This is what part of the park’s boundary looks like. Photo courtesy of Fonetur
Conde Nast 2023 Readers Choice Best Eastern Mexico Resorts…
I’ve been meaning to post the outcome of Condé Nast Readers Choice 2023 poll results for best eastern Mexico resorts…if you don’t already know the results, here they are: Continue reading
Want To See The Beach Club At Secrets Tulum?
Videos are now starting to come out after the Oct. 12 opening of Secrets Tulum Resort and Beach Club. Check out this one posted on YouTube by Happy Travel; it’s in Spanish, but the pictures tell the story.
Marriott Cancun Omits Firm Reopening Date…
For those of you looking forward to booking and staying at the reimagined Marriott CasaMagna (now called Marriott Cancun), press releases still stay “open early 2024” with no specific reopening date. According to what I’ve read since March 2023 when the resort closed for renovations, it was originally speculated to be open Feb. 15, 2024, but that date has not been set in stone since the website does not list that date. Also, do not confuse this resort from JW Marriott Cancun–Marriott Cancun is right next door to the south in Cancun’s Hotel Zone
Avoiding Common Scams In Mexico…
I just found a recent video done by a videographer (formerly Two Expats Mexico, now known as QRoo Paul and Linda) focusing on common Mexico scams. If you are a vacationer who likes to eat or drink at Mexico restaurants and bar, rents a vehicle when in Mexico (scams involving filling up at gas stations), or likes to take taxis to get off a resort property, then take a look at the video posted below. It will give you practical tips on how to recognize scams and what to do if you encounter one.
All-Inclusive Resorts With A Special Dining Experience…
All-inclusive resorts used to be associated with cafeteria-style food in taste as well as presentation. That is no longer the case; there are many all-inclusive resorts which now have Michelin star chefs, chefs which have won numerous culinary awards, or those who are just plain excellent even without a plaque or medal to show.
Should You Book Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres?
There’s an awesome Secrets resort coming to the increasingly popular Costa Mujeres area north of downtown Cancun. While Secrets Playa Blanca had been scheduled to open Dec. 1, 2023, it has now been rescheduled to open Feb. 1, 2024. When I talked with a Secrets booking agent a couple of weeks ago who notified me of the cancellation of my Dec. reservation, he admitted that while Feb. is a tentative date of opening, that is not guaranteed either.
Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal Also To Add Two New Restaurants…
For those who follow or are familiar with Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal, there have been some major renovations and changes going on lately. In addition to a new room category and room category renovation, this resort will also be opening two new restaurants (buffet-type). Here’s the new ones and the planned dates of opening: Continue reading
Last Pics of Secrets Tulum Before It Opens…
Looking forward to enjoying this new Secrets resort? I know I am; I will be enjoying all of its amenities this December. Secrets Tulum Resort and Beach Club is scheduled to open Oct. 12, 2023 and so far there is no hint of any delay.